The Marovo Constituency Office (MCO) has finally commenced the implementation of its 2024 CDF program, with project materials making headway to the constituency on the Charted MV Fair King for delivery to communities on Wednesday.
This support delivery was funded under the Marovo Constituency Office CDF allocation for 2024.
Project materials and equipment were delivered under various categories, including the essential sector, social sector, and productive sector, in compliance with the CDF Act 2023. Projects include:
- 200 aluminum water tanks, each with a capacity of 700 gallons, exclusively for Wards 23 and 24, with Wards 21 and 22 also set to benefit and receive their tanks soon.
- 1,000 solar batteries to be delivered to constituents or families for replacing faulty batteries from previous projects. This initiative will serve all wards—21, 22, 23, and 24.
- Ongoing projects that also form part of the delivery include roofing iron materials and Outboard Motor Engines (OBMs) for fishing projects under the productive sector.
Constituency Development Officer (CDO) John Pikacha said this assistance is part of the ongoing efforts and commitments by the Marovo Constituency Office under the leadership of the Member of Parliament, Honourable Chachabule Rebi Amoi, towards improving rural communities’ livelihoods through CDF, in alignment with the constituency’s development plan.
He said the support through these projects is part of the Constituency’s Development Program (CDP), which aims to boost people’s livelihoods and community development.
“The constituency office also remains committed to supporting our churches. We are assisting churches by transporting their materials, such as gravel and roofing irons for Niniveh Church, as well as roofing irons and a water tank for the church pastor’s house at Telina Island.”
“These projects reflect our dedication to fostering sustainable development, improving living standards, and supporting community development within the constituency,” CDO Pikacha said.
He added that the water tanks, which fall under the 2024 Water & Sanitation Project, will significantly help families access clean and safe water, while the solar batteries are part of the effort to enhance renewable energy access for households.
“Roofing materials are part of the constituency’s ongoing support to help constituents improve their homes, with OBMs supporting local fishermen under the productive sector, providing economic opportunities,” Mr. Pikacha highlighted.
Mr. Pikacha thanked the Marovo constituents for their patience and understanding throughout the projects’ preparation and also called for continued support and cooperation with the constituency delivery team on the ground.
He also acknowledged the leadership of Hon. Chachabule and his ongoing support for development initiatives that will bring lasting impacts on the lives of Marovo constituents.
CDF is a national program of the Solomon Islands Government (SIG), administered by MRD, and implemented through the 50 constituencies across the country, aiming to improve the social and economic livelihoods of all Solomon Islanders.
The Ministry of Rural Development’s vision is to ensure all Solomon Islanders are empowered for self-sufficiency, improved livelihoods, and sustainable development.
– MRD
